Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 147 — Civil procedure: costs and fees; fee for publication of legal notice; remove sunset for inflation adjustment. Amends sec. 2534 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2534).

Last action — referred to Committee on Judiciary

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 29, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Civil procedure: costs and fees; fee for publication of legal notice; remove sunset for inflation adjustment. Amends sec. 2534 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2534).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of SB 147, a few lines were added while others were removed. This likely clarifies certain provisions or updates the language to improve understanding. Changes like these can be important because they may impact how the law will be applied or enforceable once enacted. Overall, these adjustments ensure the bill is more effective in addressing the issues it seeks to resolve.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-147, As Passed Senate, April 29, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
A minimum cost of TDR S02226'25_SB0147_INTR_1 ugkdsy 1 $59.00 is allowed for a notice that must be published 2 times or more, and a minimum cost of $44.00 is allowed for a notice that must be published 1 time.
A minimum cost of TDR S02226'25_SB147_APS_1 7sdx1n 1 $59.00 is allowed for a notice that must be published 2 times or more, and a minimum cost of $44.00 is allowed for a notice that must be published 1 time.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 21 Yea · 15 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 21401
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 211501
% of votes cast 57%41%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Nay
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Not Voting
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 147 do?
Civil procedure: costs and fees; fee for publication of legal notice; remove sunset for inflation adjustment. Amends sec. 2534 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2534).
Who sponsors SB 147?
SB 147 is sponsored by Sylvia Santana (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 147?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 29, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 147?
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